TALCUM POWDER


Meaning of TALCUM POWDER in English

■ noun a preparation for the body and face consisting of the mineral talc in powdered form.

■ verb ( talcums , talcuming , talcumed ) powder with this substance.

Origin

C16: from med. L. talcum , from Arab. ṭalḳ , from Pers.

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